LG L8UC1508FA1.ANWBIDA Owner's manual

LG
Brand
LG
Model
L8UC1508FA1.ANWBIDA
Category
Split-system air conditioners
Type
Owner's manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
AIR CONDITIONER
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
P/NO : MFL67140301
www.lg.com
TYPE : MULTI TYPE AIR CONDITIONER
Safety Precautions
2 Multi Type Air Conditioner
Multi Type Air Conditioner Ownerʼs Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on the side of each unit.
Dealer's Name
Date Purchased
n
Staple your receipt to this page in the event you need it
to prove date of purchase or for warranty issues.
READ THIS MANUAL
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your air conditioner properly. Just a little
preventive care on your part can save you a great deal
of time and money over the life of your air conditioner.
You'll find many answers to common problems in the
chart of troubleshooting tips. If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for
service at all.
PRECAUTION
• Contact the authorized service technician for repair or
maintenance of this unit.
• Contact the installer for installation of this unit.
• The air conditioner is not intended for use by young
children or invalids without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the air conditioner.
• When the power cord is to be replaced, replacement
work shall be performed by authorized personnel only
using only genuine replacement parts.
• Installation work must be performed in accordance
with the National Electric Code by qualified and
authorized personnel only.
Safety Precautions.................3
Prior to Operation ..................7
Operating Instructions...........8
Remote Controller ................8
Remote Control Operation
...10
Additional features...............18
Maintenance and Service ....22
Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions
must be followed.
n Incorrect operation due to ignoring instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is
classified by the following indications.
n Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
WARNING
CAUTION
This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage.
Be sure not to do.
Be sure to follow the instruction.
WARNING
n Installation
Do not use a defective or
underrated circuit breaker.
Use this appliance on a
dedicated circuit.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.
For electrical work, contact
the dealer, seller, a qualified
electrician, or an Authorized
Service Center.
• Do not disassemble or repair the
product. There is risk of fire or
electric shock.
Always ground the product.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.
Install the panel and the
cover of control box
securely.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.
Always install a dedicated
circuit and breaker.
• Improper wiring or installation
may cause fire or electric shock
Use the correctly rated
breaker or fuse.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.
Do not modify or extend the
power cable.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.
Do not install, remove, or re-
install the unit by yourself
(customer).
• There is risk of fire, electric
shock, explosion, or injury.
Be cautious when unpacking
and installing the product.
• Sharp edges could cause injury.
Be especially careful of the case
edges and the fins on the
condenser and evaporator.
Safety Precautions
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n Operation
For installation, always contact the
dealer or an Authorized Service Center.
• There is risk of fire, electric
shock, explosion, or injury.
Do not install the product on a
defective installation stand.
• It may cause injury, accident, or
damage to the product.
Be sure the installation area
does not deteriorate with age.
• If the base collapses, the air
conditioner could fall with it,
causing property damage,
product failure, and personal
injury.
Do not plug or unplug the
power supply plug during
operation.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.
Do not touch(operate) the
product with wet hands.
• There is risk of fire or electrical
shock.
Do not place a heater or
other appliances near the
power cable.
• There is risk of fire and electric
shock.
Do not let the air conditioner run for a
long time when the humidity is very high
and a door or a window is left open
.
• Moisture may condense and wet
or damage furniture.
Take care to ensure that power
cable could not be pulled out or
damaged during operation.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.
Do not place anything on the
power cable.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.
Do not allow water to run
into electric parts.
• It may cause There is risk of fire,
failure of the product, or electric
shock.
Do not store or use flammable
gas or combustibles near the
product.
• There is risk of fire or failure of
product.
Do not use the product in a
tightly closed space for a
long time.
• Oxygen deficiency could occur.
When flammable gas leaks,
turn off the gas and open a
window for ventilation
before turn the product on.
• Do not use the telephone or turn
switches on or off.
There is risk of explosion or fire
If strange sounds, or small or
smoke comes from product. Turn
the breaker off or disconnect the
power supply cable.
• There is risk of electric shock or
fire.
Stop operation and close the window
in storm or hurricane. If possible,
remove the product from the window
before the hurricane arrives.
• There is risk of property damage,
failure of product, or electric shock.
Do not open the inlet grill of the
product during operation.
(Do not touch the electrostatic
filter, if the unit is so equipped.)
• There is risk of physical injury,
electric shock, or product failure.
When the product is soaked
(flooded or submerged),
contact an Authorized
Service Center.
• There is risk of fire or electric
shock.
Be cautious that water could
not enter the product.
• There is risk of fire, electric shock,
or product damage.
Safety Precautions
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Ventilate the product from time to time when
operating it together with a stove, etc.
• There is risk of fire or electric shock.
Turn the main power off when cleaning or
maintaining the product.
• There is risk of electric shock.
n Installation
CAUTION
n Operation
Always check for gas
(refrigerant) leakage after
installation or repair of product.
• Low refrigerant levels may cause
failure of product.
Install the drain hose to
ensure that water is drained
away properly.
• A bad connection may cause
water leakage.
Keep level even when
installing the product.
• To avoid vibration or water
leakage.
Do not install the product where the
noise or hot air from the outdoor unit
could damage the neighborhoods.
• It may cause a problem for your
neighbors.
Use two or more people to
lift and transport the
product.
• Avoid personal injury.
Do not install the product where
it will be exposed to sea wind
(salt spray) directly.
• It may cause corrosion on the
product. Corrosion, particularly on
the condenser and evaporator fins,
could cause product malfunction or
inefficient operation.
When the product is not be used for a long
time, disconnect the power supply plug or
turn off the breaker.
• There is risk of product damage or failure, or
unintended operation.
Take care to ensure that nobody could step
on or fall onto the outdoor unit.
• This could result in personal injury and product
damage.
Do not expose the skin directly to cool air for
long periods of time.
(Don't sit in the draft.)
• This could harm to your health.
Do not use the product for special purposes, such as
preserving foods, works of art, etc. It is a consumer air
conditioner, not a precision refrigeration system.
• There is risk of
damage or
loss of property.
Safety Precautions
6 Multi Type Air Conditioner
Do not block the inlet or
outlet of air flow.
• It may cause product failure.
Use a soft cloth to clean. Do
not use harsh detergents,
solvents, etc.
• There is risk of fire, electric shock,
or damage to the plastic parts of
the product.
Do not touch the metal parts of
the product when removing the
air filter. They are very sharp!
• There is risk of personal injury.
Do not step on or put
anyting on the product.
(outdoor units)
• There is risk of personal injury
and failure of product.
Always insert the filter securely.
Clean the filter every two weeks
or more often if necessary.
• A dirty filter reduces the efficiency
of the air conditioner and could
cause product malfunction or
damage.
Do not insert hands or other
objects through the air inlet or
outlet while the product is operated.
• There are sharp and moving parts
that could cause personal injury.
Do not drink the water
drained from the product.
• It is not sanitary and could cause
serious health issues.
Use a firm stool or ladder
when cleaning or
maintaining the product.
• Be careful and avoid personal
injury.
Replace the all batteries in the
remote control with new ones of
the same type. Do not mix old
and new batteries or different
types of batteries.
• There is risk of fire or explosion
Do not recharge or disassemble the batteries.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
• They may burn or explode.
If the liquid from the batteries gets onto your
skin or clothes, wash it well with clean water. Do
not use the remote if the batteries have leaked.
• The chemicals in batteries could cause burns or other
health hazards.
Owner's Manual 7
Prior to operation
Prior to operation
1. Contact an installation specialist for installation.
2. Connect the power cable between indoor unit and outdoor unit properly.
3. Use a dedicated circuit.
4. If the cord/plug is damaged, replace it with only an authorized replacement part.
1. Being exposed to direct airflow for an extended period of time could be hazardous to your health.
Do not expose occupants, pets, or plants to direct airflow for extended periods of time.
2. Due to the possibility of oxygen deficiency, ventilate the room when used together with stoves or
other heating devices.
3. Do not use this air conditioner for non-specified special purposes (e.g. preserving precision devices,
food, pets, plants, and art objects). Such usage could damage the items.
1. Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter. Injuries can occur when handling
sharp metal edges.
2. Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner. Exposure to water can destroy the insulation,
leading to possible electric shock.
3. When cleaning the unit, first make sure that the power and breaker are turned off. There is a
possibility of injury if the unitʼs power is accidentally triggered on while cleaning inner parts of the
unit.
For repair and maintenance, contact your authorized service dealer.
Preparing for operation
Usage
Cleaning and maintenance
Service
Symbols Used in this Manual
This symbol alerts you to the risk of electric shock.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that could cause harm to the
air conditioner.
This symbol indicates special notes.
NOTICE
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Operating Instructions
Remote Controller
Standard Type Artcool Type Artcool Deluxe Type
Operating Instructions
Storage and Tips For Using the Remote Controller
Remove the battery cover by pulling it according to the arrow
direction.
Insert new batteries making sure that the (+) and (-) of battery are
installed correctly.
Reattach the cover by sliding it back into position.
• Use 2 AAA(1.5volt) batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
NOTICE
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2
1
• The refering to the following picture, fix the remote controller holder onto the wall using screws.
• To operate the room air conditioner, aim the Remote Controller to the signal receptor.
Owner's Manual 9
Operating Instructions
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Operating Instructions
Remote Control Operation
The Remote Controller transmits the signals to the system.
START/STOP BUTTON
Operation starts when this button is pressed and stops
when the button is pressed again.
OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON
Used to select the operation mode.
ROOM TEMPERATURE
SETTING BUTTONS
Used to select the room temperature.
INDOOR FAN SPEED SELECTOR
Used to select fan speed in four steps
low, medium, high and CHAOS.
JET COOL
Used to start or stop the speed cooling/heating.
(Speed cooling/heating operates super high
fan speed.)
CHAOS SWING BUTTON
Used to stop or start louver movement and set
the desired up/down airflow direction.
ON/OFF TIMER BUTTONS
Used to set the time of starting and stopping operation.
TIME SETTING BUTTONS
Used to adjust the time.
TIMER SET/CANCEL BUTTON
Used to set the timer when the desired time is obtained and
to cancel the Timer operation.
SLEEP MODE AUTO BUTTON
Used to set Sleep Mode Auto operation.
AIR CIRCULATION BUTTON
Used to circulate the room air without cooling or heating.
ROOM TEMPERATURE CHECKING BUTTON
Used to check the room temperature.
PLASMA(OPTIONAL)
Used to start or stop the plasma-purification function.
RESET BUTTON
Initialize remote controller.
2nd F Button
Used prior to using modes printed in blue at the bottom of
buttons.
AUTO CLEAN
Used to set Auto Clean mode.
LED LUMINOSITY
Used to control the luminosity of the display on unit
HORIZONTAL AIRFLOW DIRECTION CONTROL
BUTTON (NOT ON ALL MODELS)
Used to set the desired horizontal airflow direction.
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15
(Heat Pump)
(Cooling Only)
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Operating Instructions
ON
Open the door on the Remote Controller. To select Cooling
Operation, press the Operation Mode Selection button.
Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is shifted
in the direction of the arrow.
Set the temperature lower than the room temperature.
The temperature can be set within a range of 18°C~30°C in
1°C.
You can select the fan speed in four steps-
low, medium, high, or CHAOS. Each time the
button is pressed, the fan speed mode is
shifted.
Cooling Operation
Natural wind by the CHAOS logic
o For more fresh feeling, press the Indoor Fan Speed Selector and set CHAOS mode. In this mode, the wind
blows like natural breeze by automatically changing fan speed according to the CHAOS logic.
Press the Start/Stop button.
The unit will respond with beep sound.
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2
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Operating Instructions
ON
Press the Start/Stop button.
The unit will respond with beep
sound.
Open the door on the Remote Controller. To select Auto
Operation, press the Operation Mode Selection button.
Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is
shifted in the direction of the arrow.
The temperature and fan speed are automatically set by the
electronic controls based on the actual room temperature. If
you want to change the set temperature, press the Room
Temperature Setting buttons. The set temperature will be
changed considering room temperature.
DURING AUTO OPERATION:
o You cannot switch the indoor fan speed. It has already been set by the Fuzzy rule.
o If the system is not operating as desired, manually switch to another mode. The system will not
automatically switch from the cooling mode to the heating mode, or from heating to cooling, then you must
set the mode and the desired temperature again.
o During Auto Operation, pressing the chaos swing button makes the horizontal louvers swing up and down
automatically. If you want to stop auto-swing, press the chaos swing button again.
Auto Operation
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Operating Instructions
ON
Press the Start/Stop button.
The unit will respond with beep
sound.
Open the door on the Remote Controller. To select Healthy
Dehumidification Operation, press the Operation Mode
Selection button.
Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is shifted
in the direction of the arrow.
Set the fan speed. You can select the fan
speed in four steps - low, medium, high, or
CHAOS. Each time the button is pressed,
the fan speed mode is shifted.
DURING HEALTHY DEHUMIDIFICATION OPERATION:
o If you select the dehumidification mode on the operation selection button, the A/C starts to run the
dehumidification function, automatically setting the room temp. and air volume to the best condition for
dehumidification based on the sensed room temp.
In this case, the setting temp. is not displayed in the Remote Controller and you are not able to control
the room temp. either.
o During the healthy dehumidification function, the air volume is automatically set according to the
algorithm responding to the current room temp. and makes the room condition healthy and
comfortable even in the high humidity season.
Healthy Dehumidification Operation
NATURAL WIND BY THE CHAOS LOGIC
o For more fresh feeling, press the Indoor Fan Speed Selector and set
CHAOS mode. In this mode, the wind blows like natural breeze by
automatically changing fan speed according to the CHAOS logic.
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Operating Instructions
ON
Press the Start/Stop button.
The unit will respond with
beep sound.
Open the door on the Remote Controller. To select Heating
Operation, press the Operation Mode Selection button.
Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is
shifted in the direction of the arrow.
NATURAL WIND BY THE CHAOS LOGIC
o For more fresh feeling than other fan speed, press the Indoor Fan Speed Selector and set to CHAOS
mode. In this mode, the wind blows like natural breeze by automatically changing fan speed according to
the CHAOS logic.
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Set the temperature higher than the room temperature.
The temperature can be set within a range of 16°C~30°C in
1°C.
Set the fan speed again. You can
select the fan speed in four steps–low,
medium, high, or CHAOS. Each time
the button is pressed, the fan speed
mode is shifted.
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Heating Operation(Heat pump model only)
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Operating Instructions
Press the Start/Stop button.
The unit will respond with
beep sound.
Press the Jet Cool button to operate the
speed cooling/heating mode and the unit
will operate in super high fan speed on
cooling/heating mode for 30/60 minutes.
To cancel the Jet Cool mode, press the Jet Cool button or
the fan button or the room temperature setting button again
and the unit will operate in high fan speed in cooling/heating
mode
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o Jet Cool function in heating mode is available on Artcool type only.
o During the JET COOL function at any moment, the A/C starts to blow the cool/heat air at
extremely high speed for 30/60 minutes setting the room temp. automatically to
18°C/30°C. It is especially used to cool/heat the room temperature in the shortest time.
o In order to return to the normal cooling/heating mode from the Jet Cool mode, you just
press either the operation mode selection button, air volume selection or temp. setting
button or the JET COOL button again.
NOTICE
Jet Cool
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Operating Instructions
PLASMA Air Purifying Operation only
Press the Start/Stop button.
The unit will respond with beep sound.
Open the door on the Remote
Controller. Press the PLASMA air
purifying operation ON/OFF button.
Operation will start when the button
is pressed and stop when the button
is pressed again.
Set the fan speed. You can select the fan speed in
four steps-low, medium, high or CHAOS.
Each time the button is pressed, the fan speed
mode is shifted.
h Air purifying operation (PLASMA) is
available in Heating or any other operations.
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NANO PLASMA Purification Operation(Optional)
If you press the PLASMA button, NANO PLASMA
air purifying operates.
Each time the button ( ) is pressed, the fan
speed mode is shifed.
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Operating Instructions
2nd F Operation
Press the Start/Stop button.
The unit will respond with
beep sound.
Open the door of the Remote Controller and press the 2
nd
F
button to operate functions printed in blue at bottom of
buttons.
(Check the indication of 2
nd
function on Remote Controller
display.)
These buttons operate the timer setting as follows:
2
nd
function goes off in a short time automatically or when the
button is pressed again.
For more details, refer to functions next page.
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Additional features
Sleep Mode
Setting the Time
Delay Start/Pre-Set Stop
1. Press the Sleep Mode Auto button to set the time
you want the unit to turn off automatically.
2. The Timer is programmed in one-hour increments
by pressing the Sleep Mode Auto button 1 to 7
times.
The sleep mode is available for 1 to 7 times.
To alter the time period in steps of 1 hour, press
the Sleep Mode Button while aiming at air
conditioner.
3. Make sure the Sleep Mode Auto LED lights up.
To cancel the Sleep Mode, press the sleep
Mode Auto button several times until the star
( ) disappears from the operation display.
The Sleep Mode will be operated
at low fan speed (cooling) or medium fan
speed (heat pump only) for quiet sleeping.
IN COOLING MODE: The temperature will
automatically rise by 1°C over the next 30
minutes and by 2°C in 1 hour for comfortable
sleeping.
NOTICE
1. Time can be set only when you have pressed the
Reset button. If you have just replaced the
batteries, the Reset button should be pressed to
reset the time.
Press the Start/Stop button.
2. Press 2
nd
F button
and check if 2
nd
F icon is on.
3. Press the Time Setting buttons until the desired
time is set.
4. Press the Timer SET button.
Check the indicator for A.M. and
P.M.
NOTICE
1. Make sure the time is set correctly on the
Remote Controller display.
2. Press 2
nd
F button.
3. Press the ON/OFF Timer
buttons to turn Timer on or off.
4. Press the Time Setting
buttons until the desired
time is set.
5. Press the selected on/off setting by
pressing the Timer SET button while
aiming the Remote Controller at the signal
receptor.
To cancel the setting the timer.
Press the Timer Cancel button while
aiming Remote Controller at the signal
receptor.
(The timer lamp on the air conditioner and
the display will go out.)
Select one of the following four types of operation.
NOTICE
with the unit running
ON
OFF
CANCEL
SET
Additional features
CANCEL
SET
CANCEL
SET
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Additional features
Vertical Airflow Direction Control
The up/down airflow
(Vertical Airflow) can be
adjusted by using the
Remote Controller.
Press the Start/Stop button
to start the unit.
Open the door on the
Remote Controller.
Press Chaos Swing button and the
louvers will swing up and down.
Press the Chaos Swing button again
to set the vertical louver at the desired
airflow direction.
o If you press the CHAOS swing button, the
horizontal airflow direction is changed automatically
based on the CHAOS algorithm to distribute the air
in the room evenly and at the same time to make
the human body feel most comfortable, as if
enjoying a natural breeze.
o Always use the Remote Controller to adjust the
up/down airflow direction. Manually moving the
vertical airflow direction louver by hand could
damage the air conditioner.
o When the unit is shut off, the up/down airflow
direction louver will close the air outlet vent of the
system.
To adjust left/right(Horizontal Airflow) direction
Caution :
Ensure that the unit is turned
off before adjusting the horizontal
airflow direction control.
Carefully open vertical louver to
allow access to the horizontal
airflow direction.
Adjust the left/right airflow direction by hand.
NOTICE
Standard, Artcool Deluxe Type
Artcool Type
The up/down and right/left airflow can be adjusted by
using the Remote Controller.
Press the Start/Stop button to start the unit.
Press Chaos Swing button and the louvers will swing.
Press the button again and the louvers will stop. After
30 minutes, the louvers return to the maximum airflow
position automatically.
Horizontal Airflow Direction Control (Optional)
The left/right(Horizontal Airflow) can be adjusted by using the remote control.
1. Press the Start/Stop button to start the unit.
2. Open the door on the remote control. Press the Airflow Direction Start/Stop button and the louvers will swing
left and right. Press the Horizontal Airflow Direction Control Button again to set the horizontal louver at the
desired airflow direction.
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Additional features
• The Display Luminosity of the unit can be adjusted by using the
Remote Controller.
Press the start/stop button to start the unit. Open the door on the
Remote Controller, press the 2
nd
F button and, press display luminosity
button. Display will be dark. Press the button again to set bright display.
1. Press the Start/Stop button to Start the unit.
2. Open the door on the Remote Controller
Select Cooling Operation or Healthy Dehumidification Operation.
3. Press the Auto clean button.
4. Although the Start/Stop button is pressed, unit operates in Auto clean Mode for 15
minutes - operates in heating operation Mode for 1 minute and circulates the room
air without cooling and heating for 14 minutes. And then unit stops operating.
o During Auto Clean function, moistures left in indoor units after Cooling Operation or Healthy
Dehumidification Operation can be removed.
o During Auto Clean function, only Start/Stop button, Plasma button and Auto Clean button are available.
NOTICE
Auto Clean (Artcool, Artcool Deluxe Type Only)
Display Luminosity (Artcool Deluxe Type Only)
Circulates the room air without cooling or heating.
1. Press the Start/Stop button. The unit will respond with beep sound.
2. Open the door on the Remote Controller. Press the Air Circulation button. Now each time that you
press the Indoor Fan Speed Selector, the fan speed is shifted from low to CHAOS and back to low
again.
o CHAOS Air economizes power consumption and prevents overcooling. The fan speed is automatically
changed from high to low or vice versa, depending on the ambient temperature.
NOTICE
Air Circulation Mode
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LG L8UC1508FA1.ANWBIDA Owner's manual

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